Nat Geo's 'Lost in the Jungle': Four siblings survive 40 days in the Colombian rainforest

Nat Geo's latest feature tells the true story of a deadly plane crash that left four siblings stranded in the Colombian rainforest
Friday, August 15, 2025
It's a tale of survival, courage and hope.

National Geographic's latest documentary film, "Lost in the Jungle," tells the true story of four young siblings who found themselves stranded deep within the Colombian rainforest after a deadly plane crash. But after 40 grueling days and nights, they lived to tell the tale.

"Lost in the Jungle" offers an exclusive account of the harrowing journey told by the children themselves. The film also includes interviews with their rescuers, who worked tirelessly to find them.

The Indigenous search team and Colombian military stand together in the jungle with the national flag.

Indigenous Rescue Team



It recounts the dramatic mission that unfolded, uniting Indigenous trackers and the military to scour the Amazon in hopes of rescue.



The feature comes from Academy Award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the directing duo behind "Free Solo" and "Endurance," along with Emmy Award-winning director Juan Camilo Cruz.

"Lost in the Jungle" premieres on National Geographic on September 12 and the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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